To Javed Akhtar...on a lighter note - Page 3

Originally posted by: Mlulla28

I like Javedji as a judge...he speaks his mind and doesn't care what anyone else thinks of him!

Bang on! He is not there to please anyone :)

Originally posted by: greatmaratha

Satire is an accepted form of humour....

Satire is defined as - a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule.

A work of literature that mocks social conventions, another work of art, or anything its author thinks ridiculous. Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift, is a satire of eighteenth-century British society.

Satire (derived from Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia )

satire, term applied to any work of literature or art whose objective is ridicule. It is more easily recognized than defined. From ancient times satirists have shared a common aim: to expose foolishness in all its guises—vanity, hypocrisy, pedantry, idolatry, bigotry, sentimentality—and to effect reform through such exposure. The many diverse forms their statements have taken reflect the origin of the word satire, which is derived from the Latin satura, meaning "dish of mixed fruits," hence a medley.

Classical Satirists

Outstanding among the classical satirists was the Greek dramatist Aristophanes, whose play The Clouds (423 B.C.) satirizes Socrates as the embodiment of atheism and sophistry, while The Wasps (422) satirizes the Athenian court system. The satiric styles of two Roman poets, Horace and Juvenal, became models for writers of later ages. The satire of Horace is mild, gently amused, yet sophisticated, whereas that of Juvenal is vitriolic and replete with moral indignation; Shakespeare later wrote Horatian satire and Jonathan Swift wrote Juvenalian satire.

Misconception of satire

Because satire often combines anger and humour it can be profoundly disturbing - because it is essentially ironic or sarcastic, it is often misunderstood.

Common uncomprehending responses to satire include revulsion (accusations of poor taste, or that it's "just not funny" for instance), to the idea that the satirist actually does support the ideas, policies, or people he is attacking.

For instance, at the time of its publication, many people misunderstood Swift's purpose in "A Modest Proposal" – assuming it to be a serious recommendation of economically-motivated cannibalism.

Some critics of Mark Twain see Huckleberry Finn as racist and offensive while others claim it is one of the most powerful anti-racist works ever written.

The above are "cut paste" efforts thanks to google uncle to only define "satire"

well written!
totally agree about Huck Finn, G's Travels, "A Modest Proposal". Nice job with all the cool info..👏
"A Modest Proposal" is the best satirical piece ever written in English History..😊

To the original poster........Satire at its best.😆